Dia Man

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Dia Man (ダイヤマン) is the leader of the Jewel People from Cronos.

He is 2.27m tall, weighs 6.8 tons and a hardness of 14 due to being made out of diamond. Dia Man is also armed with the razor-sharp Hard Blade, but is vulnerable to high temperatures, which can turn him into coal.

Fiction[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos cartoon[edit | edit source]

Voice actor: Show Hayami
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Dia Man first revealed himself to the Machine Robo when he appeared in space above Cronos, helping Leina Stol, Min and Big Shuttle Robo rescue Baikanfu after he had been trapped in debris by Grujios, allowing Rom Stol to return in time to defeat Devil Satan 6. Baikanfu Disappears in Space Along with Ruby Man, he explained who the Jewel People were to Rom and his officers onboard the Battle Base, revealing the existence of the hermit Amber Man, who was ultimately wooed to their side when Rom convinced him of his nobility. Save Amber Man, Blazer Cannon! Dia Man was later present in the Battle Base when Grujios took possession of Harley Robo and attempted to steal the Dragon Helmet and the Phoenix Armor. Close Call, Land Commander 5! When Rom led an assault on the Gyandlar mothership in a Power Riser without his Wolf Sword, Kendō Robo hit on the idea of using the weapon kept by the Fossil Men. Dia Man drew it from Header and gave it to Kendō Robo, but it was captured by the Grujios-possessed Wrestler Robo before it could be sent to Rom. Baikanfu - Cry of Anger! He later joined the assault himself once the ship was breached. Mighty Fortress, Heavenly Sword - Jet Don't Die!The Final Battle of Cronos

Machine Robo: Battle Hackers cartoon[edit | edit source]

Voice actor: Show Hayami
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After the Machine Robo left Cronos and passed a dimensional gateway they re-emerged as the citizens of the Algo Republic on Electronic Planet B-1 with no memory of their previous adventures. Dia Man became the leader of the Blue Dragons, a team in the Algo Army. In this capacity he was often a key figure in the briefings given by the Algo Army computer RIM on the Grand Whale in Crystal City. Burning Electronic Planet Along with Kempō Robo he appealed to R. JeTan and the Battle Hackers after the Wheelmen came under Gurendos attack while most of the Algo Army was elsewhere. Strongest Warrior - R.JeTan! Dia Man then led the Blue Dragons into the field as part of an attempt to free miners enslaved by Kariagen. While they were ambushed by guards the team was saved by the Winner Robo, who then helped the Blue Dragons and Battle Hackers save the workers, using his eye-beams to prevent Devil Satan 6 combining. A New Machine Robo Team Appears! He led the team into the field again as part of a large coordinated Algo Army counter-offensive, which was ultimately successful. Quickly, Gattai Saurer! After Yasand bombarded Crystal City with electromagnetic missiles he followed RIM's orders to evacuate the Grand Whale onboard Big Shuttle Robo; however, the latter was targeted by a missile and Dia Man was forced to bail out seconds before they were hit. He then took part in street fighting against the invading Gurendos. The Flower of Hope Blooming on the Battlefield After the casualties of the missiles were restored thanks to the Battle Hackers, he led the Blue Knights in an attack that pushed the Gurendos back out of Crystal City. Let's Do It!

Toys[edit | edit source]

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Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos[edit | edit source]

Rock Robo[edit | edit source]

  • Dia Man (1986)
    • ID number: MRR-7
    • Accessories: Hard Blade
Dia Man was one of the Rock Robo in the Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos toyline, and coverts from robot to diamond. Dia Man has good articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees - though the arm movement is restricted by the cowling around the shoulders.
  • The same figure was issued as Solitaire in Rock Lords by Tonka, with a different paint mask. It is unclear which version of the figure was released first.